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Tickle Me Tides

House in Inlet Beach, FL

14 guests·4 bedrooms·3.5 bathrooms
5.0 · 6 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private heated pool, splash pad, and fire pit create resort-like outdoor fun.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Vaulted arcade with vintage games and a treehouse deliver nonstop entertainment.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Five-minute beach walk means effortless mornings and sun-soaked adventures.

Property details

Tickle Me Tides by the property manager 30A | Perfect in Walton County Awards – Three-Time Diamond Winner – Best Rental Mgmt. 2026, 2025, 2024 Have y’all some positive vibes at Tickle Me Tides. Step into a world where architectural whimsy meets coastal extravagance. Tickle Me Tides is a Japanese-style courtyard home designed by the original architect of Rosemary Beach, with fun additions and alterations by renowned local architect Chris. This sprawling, solar-powered estate is designed to spark wonder at every turn. From a literal treehouse equipped with a water cannon to a museum of vintage arcade games, this is 30A living turned up to eleven. Highlights: 📍 Inlet Beach 👙 Private heated pool with hot tub and splash pad ☀️ Solar-powered estate 🛺 6-seater golf cart! 👣 5-minute walk to the beach 🕹️ Vintage Arcade: Retro games, air hockey, foosball, and hanging chair 🎨 Features many pieces of art by local artists. ⛳ Magical Garden Mini Golf Course (watch for Bigfoot!) 🔥 Large firepit area with wrap-around seating 🍽️ Full retro kitchen with grocery dumbwaiter 🚲 8 complimentary bikes and an electric vehicle charging station 🗼 Lookout tower with gulf views 🛌 Main House + Carriage House + Enchanted Treehouse 🚿 Outdoor shower and bathhouse with full plumbing Step into the main house, where the adventure begins on the first floor. Wander back to the "Magical Forest Bunk Room," a forest-inspired retreat, or choose your own adventure between the “Monster Room” or the “Hollywood Room”. Each wonderful space has direct access to the mini golf course. Nestled at the heart of the lower level is a vibrant, technicolor lounge that serves as your official headquarters for high-definition hijinks and midnight movie marathons. This kaleidoscope of a room is perfectly positioned so you can tumble right out of any of the three surrounding bedrooms and straight into the cinematic action on the massive TV. Follow the large custom mural of 30A up the main stairs, illustrating the hot places to go! Enter the colorful mid-century modern living area. The kitchen is a retro masterpiece with matching candy-apple red appliances, while the dining area, complete with a piano for impromptu concertos (don’t worry, Elvis is always in attendance), seats 12 for high-style feasts. Look up to find the mezzanine that floats over the living and dining area, accessed by ladder, packed with all your favorite childhood board games, even some rare ones. Cross the glass walkover to the "Elvis" record room to spin some vintage vinyl (or connect via Bluetooth) and enjoy the private balcony. The primary suite resides here too, offering a sanctuary with a soaker tub and its own scenic balcony. The courtyard is a kingdom of its own, anchored by a massive, dedicated arcade building. Step inside this gamer’s paradise to find vintage arcade classics such as Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Tetris, Pole Position, Street Fighter II, Outrun, Donkey Kong, House of the Dead III, and more. Challenge your friends to air hockey or foosball and take a step back in time. The bottom level of the Carriage House is a flower-themed marvel, boasting hand-painted cabinets, a Japanese wood soaking tub for ultimate relaxation, and a twin bed in the common area. Also, in the flamingo-themed loft upstairs, a primary bedroom and two full beds are across the open-air walkway. Nearby, the one-of-a-kind treehouse offers a nostalgic hideaway with a full and twin bed (not counted in occupancy, sleep at your own risk!), though its crowning glory is a water cannon mounted at the top, ready to soak anyone in the pool below. Grab one of the bikes or hop on the 6-seater golf cart. And go! Between the enchanted mini golf course, splash pad, large fire pit, and the bubbling hot tub, the entertainment is endless. With a lookout tower offering Gulf views and an electric vehicle charging station in the carport for a small compact vehicle, every extravagant detail has been considered. Tickle Me Tides is a labor of love, filled with custom murals, hand-painted cabinetry, and rare vintage finds. We invite you to play hard and laugh often, but please treat this whimsical wonderland with the same care and respect you would your own home. the property manager 30A is local and close by, available daily with a 24/7 line for anything that comes up. Overview: - 5-minute stroll to the beach (Wall Street Public Beach Access) - Private pool (can be heated seasonally for an additional $55.00 per day, contact the property manager for details) - Splash pad and hot tub - Private mini-golf - 6-seater golf cart - Fire pit - 8 complimentary bikes - Electric vehicle charging station - Main House + Carriage House + Treehouse + Arcade - Vintage arcade and - Lookout tower with gulf views - Gas grill - Wi-Fi Overnight: FIRST FLOOR - Bunk Room: Full/Queen bunk with tree-limb stairs, shared bath (tub/shower combo) - Guest Room: King bed, backyard access - Guest Room: King bed, backyard access SECOND FLOOR - Primary Bedroom: King bed, private balcony, full bath with soaker tub and walk-in shower - Half Bath CARRIAGE - Common Area: Twin bed - Loft Area: King bed, Two full beds - Shared Full Bath w/wooden Japanese soaker tub and shower OUTSIDE - Full Cabana Bath w/ shower Check-in is 4:00 PM CST. Checkout is 10:00 AM CST. Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common space

1 Single Bed

Common space

1 King Bed

2 Double Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • EV charger

    EV charger

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

Guest reviews

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Patti

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July 2026

If you have children, THIS is the home for you!!! It’s an absolute wonderland! Nostalgic for adults too! 🫶🏻 We have NEVER REBOOKED the same house before, because we like new experiences each time, but WE ARE REBOOKING TICKLE ME TIDES FOR NEXT SUMMER! There is parking for 6 vehicles. There are PLENTY of towels. The game loft has every game you could imagine. The treehouse is magical! The arcade is stuffed with fun! The carriage house is perfect privacy for a separate, little family. The pool, hot tub and splash pad are EVERYTHING! The air conditioning is perfect, which has been an issue at other vacation rentals. The treehouse and the outside pool bathroom (w/shower) are even air conditioned. There’s enough silverware and dishes for the crowd this home handles, which has also been an issue in the past. The bikes and golf cart were next level additions, for sure! I can’t say enough good things about this place! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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Recent Guest

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October 2026

What an incredibly cool, eclectic place! There was plenty of space to spread out, with lots of places to hang out, relax, and sleep. The location was fantastic—close to both the beach and town, and everything was walkable (just bring your tennis shoes!). A few things worth noting: There are lots of stairs, which could be tricky for little ones or older guests. We were also surprised there weren’t any beach essentials like a wagon, chairs, or cooler, which we’ve had at other rentals in the area. Our biggest frustration was the golf cart. It’s managed by a third-party company that was difficult to get ahold of, and we ended up losing an entire evening of use because they weren’t answering their phone. All that said, we had an absolute blast! Such a fun, unique property with tons of character. We’d absolutely recommend it!

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Recent Guest

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August 2026

We absolutely LOVED our stay! The kids had an absolute blast, but I think the adults loved it even more. The house is just around the corner from the beach and has so many activities, amenities, and is so well thought out. We couldn’t get the golf cart working, but it didn’t matter. Between the bikes and the beach being a 5 minute walk away, we were all set. We can’t wait to visit again soon!

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Recent Guest

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July 2026

Looked even better than the pictures So unique , our kids really enjoyed the pool and all around vibe ..

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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